With many NPWT options that look alike and appear to offer similar functionality, it might be easy to assume that they are the same. However, over different scenarios and applications, the PICO ◊ Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System has been shown to be distinctly different in both clinical performance and design features.
From wider zone pressure delivery* with AIRLOCK™ Technology [1-3] to canister-free exudate management [4] through a high evaporation dressing [5], let’s examine the truth behind what NPWT should truly offer.
* Compared to tNPWT transmitting into foam filler area; as demonstrated in vitro
PICO ◊ sNPWT has been shown to deliver effective outcomes in treatment of chronic wounds and in prevention of surgical site complications risks, at a nominal -80 mmHg pressure [1,2,4,7].
While -125 mmHg may appear stronger, NPWT studies [3,4] show that clinical outcomes are equivalent to prevent surgical site infections [3]—or even superior in VLU and DFU* treatment [4]—with PICO ◊.
This is due to PICO ◊’ sNPWT unique AIRLOCK ◊ Technology, which allows the delivery of consistent negative pressure across the entire dressing [1,2]. It transmits negative pressure into both the wound and peri-wound area, not just into a localized foam filler zone like many other NPWT systems* [1,5,6].
While most NPWT systems rely on external canisters, the PICO ◊ sNPWT system uses an innovative evaporative dressing that can handle until 300ml per dressing* [1,2].
It combines a super absorbent core that retains 20% of wound fluid [1] and locks exudate away from the wound [3] with a high MVTR (Moisture Vapour Transmission Rate) top film that allows up to 80% of the fluid to evaporate [1,4]—ensuring a high level of fluid control without the need for a canister. In addition, PICO system minimizes the risk of maceration [6,7].
With no bulky canister to manage, PICO ◊ sNPWT is easy to use [8,9], less intrusive for patients, and frees healthcare professionals from constantly thinking about the canister in addition to dressing changes—helping to enhance both workflow efficiency and patient care* [7]
*In a study of VLU and DFU, compared to tNPWT; PICO = ~8.5 dressing changes per patient; tNPWT = ~ 15.3 dressing changes per patient
The PICO◊ system consistently delivers NPWT (nominal 80mmHg) even without a complete seal formation* [1,2]. This has been validated not only through benchtop testing but also in clinical settings. A prospective, non-comparative, multi-centric clinical trial assessing PICO◊ device functionality and clinical acceptance has confirmed the ability of the simplified single-use device to function consistently over the expected wear time [3].
A literature search identified 316* clinical publications regarding PICO ◊ sNPWT (166 unique studies) [1].

Try it with your patients and experience the difference in wound outcomes.
Due to PICO ◊ sNPWT’s wealth of robust clinical data demonstrating clinical efficacy and performance to reduce the risk of surgical site infections for high-risk patients, it is the only sNPWT system to get NICE recommendation[1].
Follow the guidelines…and experience the difference.
If you think all sNPWT devices feature a soft port, you’d be mistaken. We specifically developed the Soft Port Technology flexible port and dressing design so PICO ◊ sNPWT would help reduce the risk of pressure points which may contributes to patient comforts…so patients can experience the difference.
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